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The document discusses the concepts of deformation of solids, defining key terms such as deforming force, elastic and inelastic materials, and their respective properties. It explains elasticity as the ability to return to original shape after deformation, while plasticity refers to permanent deformation. Additionally, it outlines the elastic limit and inelastic limit as critical points in material behavior under stress.

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The document discusses the concepts of deformation of solids, defining key terms such as deforming force, elastic and inelastic materials, and their respective properties. It explains elasticity as the ability to return to original shape after deformation, while plasticity refers to permanent deformation. Additionally, it outlines the elastic limit and inelastic limit as critical points in material behavior under stress.

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Deformation of Solids
 Definition: The change in configuration (size, shape, or volume) of a solid body due to
an external force (stress).

 Examples: Stretching a spring, bending a metal rod, squeezing a rubber ball.

2. Deforming Force
 Definition: An external force that causes a change in the shape or size of a body. It
induces stress and strain within the material.

 Examples: Pulling a rubber band (tensile), pushing a plastic container (compressive),


twisting a wire (shear).

3. Elastic Material
 Definition: A material that completely returns to its original shape and size immediately
after the deforming force is removed.

 Examples: Rubber band, steel spring, quartz fiber, a basketball.

4. Inelastic (Plastic) Material


 Definition: A material that does not return to its original shape and size after the
deforming force is removed, resulting in permanent deformation.

 Examples: Clay, putty, wax, lead, or metals stretched beyond their elastic limit.

5. Elastic Limit

 Definition: The maximum stress or force a material can withstand before it begins to
deform permanently.

 Example: Stretching a spring too far causes permanent deformation; the elastic limit is
the point just before this occurs.

6. Inelastic Limit (Plastic Limit/Yield Point)

 Definition: The point where a material stops behaving elastically and starts to deform
permanently.

7. Elasticity
 Definition: The property that allows a material to return to its original shape and size
after the removal of a deforming force.

 Example: A diving board bending and then springing back to its original shape.

8. Plasticity

 Definition: The property of a material that causes it to retain a permanent deformation


after the removal of a deforming force.

 Example: Modeling clay holding its molded shape.

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